Add 32/48 and 18/63
32/48 + 18/63 is 20/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
32/48 = 32 × 21/48 × 21 = 672/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
18/63 = 18 × 16/63 × 16 = 288/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
672/1008 + 288/1008 = 672 + 288/1008 = 960/1008 - 960/1008 simplified gives 20/21
- So, 32/48 + 18/63 = 20/21
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